Hey Jose, I am Kevin also in late 40's and I have traveled with NCL 10 times and always the best experience. My partner died in April w/ Cancer so I am going solo on the Epic in the solo cabin on January 8th 2011 to western caribbean. this whole Epic solo plan is long overdue and should be great for first timers and solos. So book it soon, mine cost 999.00 and you don't need the airfare so it's a real deal.....also there are only 128 of the solo cabins and they will go fast so throw down your deposit, toss away your trepidation and join the solos on January 8th....Kev